Bail bond agencies are most known for being a place where you bring money to help get your friend or family member out of jail. And while this is the main purpose, you may not know that they can also provide indispensable value for more than just getting someone out quickly. Here are some surprising benefits to working with a bail bondsman that may help if you ever need it.
Warrant Checks
Not knowing if there is a pending warrant out for you or a loved one is potentially one of the most stressful situations that can occur. Luckily you don’t have to wait and suffer. Getting in touch with your local bail bondsman can actually give you a definitive answer on this in minutes. This is because bail bond agencies have access to court databases that cannot only confirm that there is an active warrant but for how much and if it can be paid. This is also a huge reason that bail bondsmen can be so helpful in this situation because in some cases they can help you pay the bond cost ahead of time to avoid being arrested altogether.
Better and cost effective communication
Getting in touch with loved ones who are in jail is notoriously difficult. This is because you cannot simply call the jail and ask to speak to someone. In almost all cases you will just have to sit and wait for them to call you and it will be collect which quickly adds up. This is especially true when gathering the needed information to get out. When you use the services of a bail bondsman, they are able to accept collect calls directly from the inmate to get the important facts that save you both time and money.
Bail someone out without having to leave your home
It feels like arrests always happen at the most inopportune times of day. Whether it is the middle of the night or right in the middle of the workday, simply getting to the bail bond office is just not always a possibility. Luckily, for this reason, most bail bond agencies have the ability to accept paperwork and payment both online and by phone so that it can all get taken care of without ever having to step into an office.
To conclude, bail bond agencies can definitely get your loved one out of jail and that will always be the main function and goal, but they have evolved into making their services more helpful and convenient so you have less you have to deal with.
